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Category: Book reviews

Book reviews

Welcome to my little book nook, where I keep my book reviews. I only review books that I rate 4* or 5*, because why would I waste time on books I don’t enjoy? Besides, my mama taught me, ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all’.

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Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser

by Christina McDonald July 12, 2024 0 comments

Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hypnotic, elegant and beguiling, Catch You Later is a beautifully written story about the power of female friendships. There’s a compelling mystery, emotional depth and tightly plotted twists, but where this book really shines is its characters. Mikki, who disappears after a stranger…

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Only One Survives by Hannah Mary McKinnon

by Christina McDonald July 2, 2024 0 comments

Only One Survives by Hannah Mary McKinnon My rating: 5 of 5 stars My new favorite Hannah Mary McKinnon book! Intoxicatingly original, completely addictive and totally unputdownable. Only One Survives is about friendship, jealousy, and a band on the cusp of fame. But can the relentless pursuit of fame ever really be worth it? With…

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All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

by Christina McDonald June 17, 2024 0 comments

All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham My rating: 5 of 5 stars A flawless, stylish, atmospheric psychological thriller about a mother’s worst nightmare come to life. Isabelle Drake puts her toddler son to bed one night, only to wake up the next morning and find he’s not there. She hasn’t slept since that day.…

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If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay

by Christina McDonald June 17, 2024 0 comments

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay My rating: 5 of 5 stars Every time I read an Alex Finlay book I know I’m in for a treat, and If Something Happens to Me is no different. This book, guys! An entertaining, whip-smart, fast-paced thriller about a missing teenager, a notorious crime boss, and…

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The Haters by Robyn Harding

by Christina McDonald May 1, 2024 0 comments

The Haters by Robyn Harding My rating: 5 of 5 stars An absolutely wild ride that reached into one of my darkest nightmares and brought it to life. The Haters focuses on the dangers of how we handle social media, as one reviewer infiltrates an author’s life, slowly creeping deeper and deeper under her skin.…

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Mask of the Deer Woman by Laurie Dove

by Christina McDonald May 1, 2024 0 comments

Mask of the Deer Woman by Laurie L. Dove My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written tale about the Indigenous girls who disappear twice, once in life and once in the news. Clever, elegant and utterly compelling, Mask of the Deer Woman is a brilliant exploration of identity and the struggle of being…

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The Final Act by Lisa Gray

by Christina McDonald May 1, 2024 0 comments

The Final Act by Lisa Gray My rating: 5 of 5 stars A gripping, compelling, pacey tale that explores the MeToo movement and the seedy side of Hollywood, showcasing how young women have historically been exploited in their ambition to become famous. Glamor, greed and gaslighting abound, this one’s a knockout! View all my reviews

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The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay

by Christina McDonald March 12, 2024 0 comments

The Lie Maker by Linwood Barclay My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jack Givins is a bit down on his luck and totally and completely broke. Then his agent presents him with a unique offer. One he can’t refuse. Write back stories for people in the witness protection program. How could you walk away from…

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The Fall by Gilly Macmillan

by Christina McDonald March 11, 2024 0 comments

The Fall by Gilly Macmillan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nicola and Tom are childhood sweethearts whose lives are completely upended when they win the lottery. They build their dream home and start living their dream life, but then their dream life turns to a nightmare. Nicola returns home from a country show one…

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Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

by Christina McDonald February 13, 2024 0 comments

Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka My rating: 5 of 5 stars A gorgeous, chilling, vibrant story with exquisite prose and stunningly-drawn characters. This is is a literary thriller you’ll want to sip at, savouring the beauty, enjoying the journey, rather than racing through to the finish. The story is cleverly written about Ansel…

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A Friend in the Dark by Samantha M. Bailey

by Christina McDonald February 12, 2024 0 comments

A Friend in the Dark by Samantha M. Bailey My rating: 5 of 5 stars An intoxicatingly original thriller that positively simmers with a sexy, brooding tension. Elegant and electrifying, this deliciously twisty thriller examines marriage, motherhood, and the dark secrets of the past. A Friend in the Dark cements Samantha Bailey as one of the…

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Don't Forget Me by Rea Frey

by Christina McDonald February 1, 2024 0 comments

Don’t Forget Me by Rea Frey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Poignant, emotional, and yet marvelously malevolent, Don’t Forget Me is written with Frey’s traditional gorgeous prose while simultaneously being suffused with dread. The final outcome is deeply shocking and terrifying. Certain to keep readers turning the pages! View all my reviews

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Christina McDonald is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jess Lambert series, Do No Harm, Behind Every Lie and The Night Olivia Fell (Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books), which has been optioned for television by a major Hollywood studio.

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